Ice Pillars #1 Photo

Photographer’s Note

This shot of ice pillars in a cave in Rausu was taken in the afternoon of the second day of my photo trip to Hokkaido in Feb 2004.

In answer to Nina's question:
Did you turn this one upside down or were they like that?
- Nope! The photo is exactly as it was taken. These are stalagmite ice pillars, growing from the ground up. I have a wider photo that includes the stalactite pillars too growing down from the roof of the cave, but it doesn't make for a very effective photograph.

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Nina (4603) 2004-03-04 8:25

Very nice Martin, did you turn this one upside down or were they like that? Well spotted.

Kenny10pin (19301) 2004-03-04 8:29

Nice shot here, I do wonder if it is upside down sometimes, but it isnt and thats what makes it special, great detail and close up.

I didnt see this when I was there this Feb 04.

Well seen

Liora (1857) 2004-03-04 11:25

Splendid photo! The pillar's texture is excellent -- I can almost feel the dampness in there...
Well done Martin!

mogens-j (56) 2004-03-04 11:51

Very nice picture with lot of details in the pillars and good use of dof too.

soundsangels (1695) 2004-03-04 13:10

On dirait une armée de fantomes....Superbes textures..
L`effet des teintes noires et blanches sur fond de couleurs est remarquable....
Tres bien vu!!!
Bravo!

cloverstar (0) 2004-03-04 16:46

I saw a documentary on TV about stalagmite ice pillars, which I found very interesting. Your photo has allowed me to see them in a good close up view. Thanks.
Good macro, and sharp detailing on the ice. Well done.
Sorry ran out of points. (2)